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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.22, 9,225.81 and 2,255.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.22, 9,225.81 and 2,255.67 is: 3,382.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.22 : 9,225.81 = 2,255.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.22/9,225.81 = 2,255.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.22x = 9,225.81 × 2,255.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.22x = 20,810,382.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,810,382.84/6,152.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.58

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